What if the solution to climate change, cleaner water, healthier wildlife habitats, and our food system was hiding right beneath your feet? According to Nick Cucchetti, a single teaspoon of healthy soil contains billions of living organisms working together in a complex underground ecosystem.
In this presentation, Nick shares how his work in regenerative agriculture is helping rebuild soil health while producing food. As a farmer, conservation agronomist, and soil scientist, he explains how healthy soil acts like a sponge—absorbing water, storing carbon, supporting wildlife, and helping farms become more resilient during floods and droughts. You'll discover why regenerative farming is one of the fastest-growing movements in agriculture and how it combines ecology, economics, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Nick also highlights an exciting reality: the average American farmer is now over 60 years old, meaning the next generation will help shape the future of food production. From drone mapping and soil science to conservation planning, livestock management, agribusiness, and direct-to-consumer marketing, you'll explore careers that are restoring ecosystems while feeding communities. As Nick puts it, "sometimes the most powerful solution is right under your feet."